Rampardos Pokemon GO — #9 Rock Attacker, Rock Slide 24.5 DPS

Q: What is the best moveset for Rampardos in Pokemon GO?

Rampardos's best moveset is Smack Down with Rock Slide, worth 24.5 DPS as a Rock-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Rampardos's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Rampardos reaches 3,728 CP at level 50 and 3,298 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Rampardos?

A 15/15/15 Rampardos shows 1,884 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,355 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,413 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Smack Down Rock Slide 24.5 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Rock Slide costs 50 energy for 75 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Rampardos takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fighting1.6× Grass1.6× Ground1.6× Steel1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Fire0.625× Flying0.625× Normal0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 295

Defense 109

Stamina 219

Stat total: 623
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,884 CP

Rampardos moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Smack Down Best STAB	Rock	13	7	1.0s	13	7
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	11	9	1.0s	11	9

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Flamethrower	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Outrage	Dragon	110	50	4.0s	27.5	2.20
Rock Slide Best STAB	Rock	75	50	2.5s	30	1.50

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Smack Down	Rock	11	8	2	5.50	4.00
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	8	6	2	4.00	3.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Outrage	Dragon	110	60	1.83	—
Rock Slide	Rock	75	45	1.67	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Rampardos runs Smack Down with Rock Slide — 24.5 DPS and 565 TDO as a Rock-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Smack Down (13 DPS); Zen Headbutt builds energy fastest (9 EPS).

Rankings

Where Rampardos places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Rock	#9	B	24.5	565	Smack Down Rock Slide

Evolution

Cranidos 50 Candy

Rampardos

Family

Cranidos

Rampardos This page

Shadow forms Shadow Cranidos Shadow Rampardos

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Rampardos is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Rampardos

1

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 64.8DPS 738TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 64.3DPS 687TDO 3

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 59.9DPS 1,249TDO 4

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 59.5DPS 1,240TDO 5

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 56.5DPS 450TDO 6

Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 55.7DPS 632TDO

Counters carrying Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Rampardos against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Talonflame Tier 5 #1rank

Masquerain Tier 5 #1rank

Sizzlipede Tier 5 #1rank

Mega Pinsir Tier 5 #1rank

Larvesta Tier 5 #1rank

Centiskorch Tier 5 #1rank

Butterfree Tier 5 #1rank

Vivillon Tier 5 #1rank

Volcarona Tier 5 #1rank

Mothim Tier 5 #1rank

How to get Rampardos

Evolve from: Cranidos · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Rampardos arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	83	2,850
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	83	3,086
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,841	1,931
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,291	2,402
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,841	1,931
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,392	1,460
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,841	1,931

Is Rampardos good in Pokemon GO?

Situational

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Tier B: #9 among Rock-type raid attackers at 24.5 DPS. Worth building if your Rock team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	46
Lv 2	146
Lv 3	245
Lv 4	345
Lv 5	444
Lv 6	544
Lv 7	643
Lv 8	743
Lv 9	843
Lv 10	942
Lv 11	1,036
Lv 12	1,131
Lv 13	1,225

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,319
Lv 15	1,413
Lv 16	1,507
Lv 17	1,601
Lv 18	1,696
Lv 19	1,790
Lv 20	1,884
Lv 21	1,978
Lv 22	2,073
Lv 23	2,167
Lv 24	2,261
Lv 25	2,355
Lv 26	2,450

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,544
Lv 28	2,638
Lv 29	2,732
Lv 30	2,827
Lv 31	2,874
Lv 32	2,921
Lv 33	2,968
Lv 34	3,015
Lv 35	3,062
Lv 36	3,109
Lv 37	3,156
Lv 38	3,203
Lv 39	3,251

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,298
Lv 41	3,339
Lv 42	3,382
Lv 43	3,424
Lv 44	3,467
Lv 45	3,510
Lv 46	3,553
Lv 47	3,596
Lv 48	3,640
Lv 49	3,684
Lv 50	3,728

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0409
Height: 1.60 m
Weight: 102.50 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 4 released forms
Game ID: V0409_POKEMON_RAMPARDOS

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Rampardos in Pokemon GO?

Rampardos's best moveset is Smack Down with Rock Slide, worth 24.5 DPS as a Rock-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Rampardos's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Rampardos takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison.

What is Rampardos's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Rampardos reaches 3,728 CP at level 50 and 3,298 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Rampardos?

A 15/15/15 Rampardos shows 1,884 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,355 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,413 CP.

Is Shadow Rampardos better than regular Rampardos?

In raids, yes: Shadow Rampardos deals 28.8 DPS (#2 Rock) against 24.5 DPS (#9 Rock) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Rampardos.

How do you get Rampardos in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Cranidos (50 Candy).

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